Does anyone really know? From what I've read, he can play anywhere from winger, to center mid, to fullback. I think given the well-rounded skillset, he'd fit best on one of the corners of the diamond, where all skills will be utilized. But maybe Reyna and Kreis see some tenacity in him and try to develop him at CDM or as a really good overlapping fullback.
New York City Fc Sign Colombian Midfielder Javier Calle
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Does anyone really know? From what I've read, he can play anywhere from winger, to center mid, to fullback. I think given the well-rounded skillset, he'd fit best on one of the corners of the diamond, where all skills will be utilized. But maybe Reyna and Kreis see some tenacity in him and try to develop him at CDM or as a really good overlapping fullback.
MagnusPax
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here is Calle's FIFA 15 stats
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Nicholas Constantino
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That's really awesome. The only problem I see is that sometimes youth players that are very good at a lot of things, but don't stand out at one particular thing get shuffled around a lot and end up not fulfilling their potential. I have a lot of trust in Kreis and the coaching staff so I think it will be fine, though.
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Same with Chelsea and Ivanovic/Cesar, City and Zabaleta.. In fact, most top teams do. I agree.
USAfan6
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Even in Seattle with Yedlin.
MagnusPax
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I think Williams will be our best overlapper. But he's cross-execution isn't very good.
He is pretty good on headers on set-pieces, so thats a plus.
I wonder if Kreis will try Calle at LB instead of LM. Seems to small for a defender in MLS.
Horrible goalie.
NewYorkCityWatch
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No offense taken....I have directly spoken with a source in Bogota for the past month or so. He has updated me with information on this deal ever since Calle was rumoured to NYCFC in early December. Sites like Goal.com and TeleMedellin have since then reported this deal as done.
Ryan_Kost12
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http://www.futhead.com/15/players/34920/javier-calle/ I found him on futhead and he is rated at 55 overall on fifa 15,I don't know if that is correct or not.
Ahab_Flanders
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Interesting that futhead has him at 55 with a 60 potential and that site Magnus posted has him at 66 with a 71 potential. Don't actually know what to make of that.
MagnusPax
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Trust me or at least sofifa.com. Plus bigger numbers are always better.
Ryan_Kost12
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I hope he isn't at a 55 rating!But that is very interesting!I wonder which one is correct.
BlueWarrior
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I am hearing the announcement will be made within the week.
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Deportivo Independiente Medellin's President has confirmed Calle's exit to NYCFC:
http://www.futbolred.com/liga-aguil...ura-en-el-medellin-a-jugar-en-la-mls/15104056
http://www.futbolred.com/liga-aguil...ura-en-el-medellin-a-jugar-en-la-mls/15104056
I think that leaves holes at FWD and all across the defense. We have almost no depth at those positions, would love to see a big CB signing. Not having 2/3 of our DPs for half the season, and counting on John to play well when he returns is a bit frightening.
Ike Podell
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Can they just announce him as a signing already? I can only think that they waiting til after the 3rd and 4th rounds of the Superdraft are done so that him as a signing isnt overshadowed
franchise646
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I think it's more of a visa issue, or at least that what they made it sound like.
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